Leander Reel

Rang: Private

Overlijdensdatum: 25 September 1944

Legeronderdeel: 401st Glider Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division

Laatste rustplaats: Amerikaanse Begraafplaats Margraten

Triangle of Tribute locatie: Groesbeek-De Horst, Hettsteeg

Leander was born on April 1, 1921, in Masonville, West Virginia, into a family of ten children. Before entering military service on September 2, 1942, Leander worked as a farmer. After completing his training at Camp Wheeler, he was assigned to G Company, 401st Glider Infantry Regiment, which was later incorporated into the 325th Glider Infantry Regiment as its 3rd Battalion. Leander arrived in England on September 16, 1943. After earning the Silver Star Medal for his actions in Normandy, Leander landed near Overasselt on September 23, 1944. On October 14, 1944, his family was notified that he had been missing in action since September 25. One year later, he was officially declared dead. Leander’s remains were discovered by chance many years later. Leander was 23 years old.